Asheville lands tech accelerator program

A-B Tech makes deal with SC program

10:07 PM,
Jan. 13, 2014

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Downtown Asheville will get its own green tech accelerator this fall, investing in startup software companies on the fast track to success.

The Iron Yard, a successful accelerator program that has operated classes in Greenville and Spartanburg, S.C., will add a three-month program in Asheville, recruiting investors, mentors and new businesses that could generate future paychecks for the area.

The Iron Yard should open in Asheville around September, with 10 companies and about $500,000 in initial investment. ...